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YOUR COUNTY · NOVEMBER 3, 2026 ELECTION
Merced County Election Guide
Read about governor candidates, statewide contests, all 14 statewide propositions, and where to find the official address-specific local ballot for Merced County.
Read the Merced County election guide →CALIFORNIA58 · STATEWIDE ELECTION COVERAGE
California Governor Election — November 3, 2026
Two candidates are certified for the statewide gubernatorial contest. Explore both independent profiles, including their careers, policy proposals and the unresolved questions. These statewide articles are not local reporting from Atwater.
Steve Hilton for California Governor in 2026: Taxes, Housing, Energy and Plans Examined
Read the candidate profile →Read the California58 58-county election directory → · Official election information ↗
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